Trade: Counter-Strike: M80 vs Sharks (BO1) - IEM Cologne Major Stage 1
Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round 2 match between M80 and Sharks in the IEM Cologne Major Stage 1, initially scheduled for June 2 at 2:00PM ET. This market will resolve to "M80" if M80 win the match against Sharks. This market will resolve to "Sharks" if Sharks win the match against M80. If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50. If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins.
PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.
- Liquidity
- $550K
- Total Volume
- $454K
- 24h Volume
- $454K
- Open Interest
- $361K
Market outcomes
| Match Winner | 100% YES | 0% NO |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 10% YES | 90% NO |
| Odd/Even Total Rounds | 100% YES | 0% NO |
Market context
M80 and Sharks are scheduled to face off in a best-of-one Counter-Strike match during Round 2 of the IEM Cologne Major Stage 1 on 2 June at 2:00PM ET. The current orderbook on Polymarket reflects a 100% implied probability for YES (M80 victory), indicating that traders are pricing in an extremely lopsided matchup or that liquidity constraints are creating an artificial ceiling. This probability formation suggests either overwhelming confidence in M80's superiority or minimal trading activity establishing a genuine two-sided market.
Historical precedent in CS:GO majors shows that Round 2 matches between established North American organisations and emerging regional teams often skew heavily towards favourites, particularly when one side has demonstrated consistent LAN performance. M80 has established themselves as a competitive NA outfit, whilst Sharks' recent form and major-stage experience remain the key differentiators. The 100% reading is atypical for esports betting even in heavily favoured matchups; comparable major encounters typically settle between 70–85% for clear favourites, suggesting the current probability may reflect thin liquidity rather than genuine consensus.
Traders should monitor roster confirmations and any last-minute schedule adjustments from ESL ahead of the settlement window closing on 2 June at 23:45 UTC. Recent announcements regarding player availability or technical issues at the venue could shift the match outcome materially. The forfeiture clause in the resolution criteria adds complexity—any disqualification or withdrawal would trigger a 50-50 split rather than a straightforward result, creating tail-risk scenarios worth tracking through official tournament communications.
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Resolution source
This market settles from the official outcome published at https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCSb. A proposer submits the final result to the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon; the two-hour dispute window closes and payouts clear in USDC.
How to trade this market step by step
The mechanics for trading "Counter-Strike: M80 vs Sharks (BO1) - IEM Cologne Major Stage 1" are the same as any other PolyGram event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.
- Sign in on polygram.ink with your email — no full KYC under $1,500 lifetime trading volume.
- Deposit USDC on Polygon (lowest fees, ~$0.01 per transaction) or Ethereum. Funds credit after 12 confirmations.
- Pick a side. Buy YES if you believe the event will happen; buy NO if you think it won't. The current YES price reflects the market's collective probability.
- Size your position. If you stake 100 USDC at 50% YES, you'll receive shares that pay $200 if YES resolves true — a 100% gross return. If NO resolves, your shares are worth $0.
- Set risk controls (optional). Stop-loss, take-profit, and limit-order types all supported. Use the trade ticket's slippage box to cap your maximum entry price.
- Wait for resolution. When the event resolves on-chain via the UMA optimistic oracle, the winning side settles to 100¢ automatically and USDC hits your balance within seconds. Withdrawable to any wallet you control.
How active is this market?
$454K in lifetime turnover and $550K of resting liquidity puts this market in the top 2% by volume for esports contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is exceptional — among the deepest order books in the category.
Last 24 hours alone saw $454K in turnover, well above the lifetime daily-average for this market — a clear sign of news catalysing trader activity right now.
The market has been open for under a month — fresh enough that information asymmetry remains a real factor.
Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.
Key terms
- YES / NO share
- A binary outcome token that pays $1.00 if the underlying claim resolves true (YES) or false (NO), and $0 otherwise. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
- CLOB
- Central limit order book. The matching engine that pairs YES buyers with NO buyers (effectively the same trade). Polymarket's CLOB on Polygon executes trades on-chain via the conditional-tokens framework.
- Liquidity
- USDC capital sitting in resting limit orders inside the order book. Deeper liquidity means smaller slippage on large trades and a tighter bid-ask spread.
- UMA optimistic oracle
- The on-chain dispute system that settles each Polymarket market. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution.
- Slippage
- The difference between the displayed mid-price and your fill price. Affects market orders most; limit orders avoid slippage but may take time to fill.
- Conditional token
- ERC-1155 outcome share issued by Gnosis Conditional Tokens on Polygon. The token type that resolves to $1.00 or $0.00 at settlement.
Frequently asked questions
How does this market resolve?
Resolution is sourced from https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCSb. Settlement is executed by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon, with a 2-hour dispute window before payouts clear.
When does this market close?
This prediction market is scheduled to close on 2 June 2026. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.
How can I trade on "Counter-Strike: M80 vs Sharks (BO1) - IEM Cologne Major Stage 1"?
To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.
What happens when the market resolves?
When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.
Risk and regulatory note
Prediction-market positions can lose 100% of staked capital. Outcomes are uncertain by definition — historical accuracy of crowd-implied probabilities is high in aggregate but not for any single market. PolyGram does not provide investment advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.
Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Germany, the United States, and most EU countries treat Polymarket-style event contracts under one of three frameworks: financial derivative, gambling product, or unregulated novel asset. Consult local counsel before trading.
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